2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1643 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota MR2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |
